Urbancrest Ohio Map

About Urbancrest, Ohio

Urbancrest is a locality in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,240. The population density is 695.2 people per km². Urbancrest is located at 39.8976°N, 83.0869°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43123.

Urbancrest unfolds across the rolling terrain of Franklin County, where the earth gently slopes and then rises, a subtle topography that invites the eye to wander. It lies 1.2 miles north-north-east of Grove City, OH (from Grove City, OH: bearing 16°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-west of Columbus. Here, the land is a study in muted greens and browns for much of the year, punctuated by the stark, skeletal beauty of winter branches against a pale sky or the vibrant explosion of summer wildflowers along the roadside. The air itself often carries a faint, earthy scent, a testament to the fertile soil that has shaped this place, and the quality of the light, particularly as dusk descends, can cast a soft, golden hue over the fields, lending a quiet grace to the ordinary. This particular corner of Ohio has long been shaped by the land's bounty and the industry that grew from it. Historically, agriculture was the bedrock of Urbancrest, with farms stretching across the landscape, their fields a patchwork of crops that shifted with the seasons. While the economic currents have broadened, the echo of that agrarian past remains, a subtle influence on the pace of life and the enduring connection to the earth. The proximity to larger urban centers has also played a role, drawing in new residents and businesses, yet Urbancrest retains a distinct character, a place where the hum of daily life feels grounded and unhurried, a quiet continuity in the ever-changing flow of time.

About This Urbancrest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Urbancrest, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.897563, -83.086853. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Urbancrest and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Urbancrest includes the ZIP code (43123), telephone area code (614), county seat of Franklin County (Columbus), and school district assignment (South-Western City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Urbancrest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.